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Peer reviewedOakes, Jeannie – Equity and Excellence, 1987
Briefly sketches some of the circumstances and beliefs that led to the institution of tracking for managing student diversity. Suggests how these social, political, and historical factors can continue to sustain deleterious tracking practices. Offers some promising directions for altering ability grouping and tracking. (PS)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Compensatory Education, Cultural Differences, Educational Objectives
